Senior Deputy District Attorney

Churchill County, located in Northern Nevada and featuring 300 days of sunshine each year, is a wonderful place to live and work. Churchill County has a population of approximately 26,000 people. The County is primarily agricultural and is the home of Naval Air Station Fallon, which hosts Top Gun. There is a wonderful sense of community, and it is a great place for any family.

We are surrounded by wonderful outdoor opportunities, a short drive from the Reno metropolitan area, beautiful Lake Tahoe and nearby ski resorts.
The Churchill County District Attorney’s office is comprised of seven attorneys, eight legal secretaries and six child support workers. We have a family‑friendly/flexible office environment. We are willing to consider and work with applicants who are members of the bar in other States. This position will be open until filled, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply without delay.

Applicants are required to submit an online application rchillcounty.org/careers. Applicants also need to submit a résumé, cover letter (indicating why you are interested in working for the Churchill County District Attorney's Office), and a writing sample attached to their online application. Applicants that are members in good standing of a State other than Nevada are encouraged to review Nevada Supreme Court Rule 49.1 for eligibility to practice in Nevada.

If you need assistance attaching your documents, please notify Kim Brontsema (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Responsible for providing a wide variety of highly complex and specialized professional legal services involved in the prosecution of the most complex criminal and high‑profile cases in a court in the State of Nevada; prepares and reviews a variety of legal documents. Responsibilities include evaluating investigative reports; filing criminal cases; preparing pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents; conducting legal research; examining and evaluating evidence;

and prosecuting cases in the courts.

The county pays 100% of the retirement contribution to Nevada PERS on your behalf (36.75% over and above your wage, equivalent to $40,000/year). The county pays 100% of the employee‑only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $12,800/year). AND you will not have Social Security taken out of your paycheck, which results in an additional 6% take‑home pay (equivalent to $6,500/year).

This is the senior level class in this professional series. This class requires the application of seasoned judgment and latitude in the completion of casework. This class also may provide training for lower‑level attorneys. This class is distinguished from Chief Deputy District Attorney in that the latter is a supervisory level classification. This is an at‑will position which serves at the pleasure of the District Attorney.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

• Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Prepares and presents State's evidence in criminal actions to include legal arguments regarding merit; argues on behalf of the State against writs of habeas corpus, petitions for post‑conviction relief and motions to suppress evidence.
• Participates in the training of new attorneys; provides for appropriate training of attorneys; reviews cases and settlement offers of attorneys; provides input into performance evaluations.
• Prepares and presents evidence in criminal and civil actions, and/or juvenile prosecution; counsels colleagues on legal strategies and legal issues; conducts preliminary evaluation of the case.
• Handles the investigation and prosecution of certain major criminal, civil, or other high‑profile cases. Prepares necessary answers and responses to writs of habeas corpus, petitions for…